We are purchasing a property and need a conveyancing solicitor in Easingwold who is on the Clydesdale solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Clydesdale . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Easingwold.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up during conveyancing in Easingwold?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Easingwold. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

How can the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Easingwold and how can your lawyers assist?

The 1954 Act gives protection to business leaseholders, granting the a statutory right to apply to court for a new lease and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds that a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Easingwold

In my capacity as executor for the estate of my grandfather I am selling a property in Monmouth but I am based in Easingwold. My conveyancer (based 235 miles from mehas requested that I execute a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing solicitor in Easingwold to attest this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally any notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Easingwold based

Due to sign contracts shortly on a basement flat in Easingwold. Conveyancing lawyers assured me that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. What should I be looking out for?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Easingwold should include some of the following:

You should be informed what is to be regarded as a Nuisance in the lease You should have a good understanding of the insurance obligations What the implications are if you are in breach of your lease terms? Responsibility to repair and maintain the block. It is essential for you to know who is liable for the repair and maintenance of all parts of the block and communal areas The physical extent of the demise. This could be the apartment itself but may incorporate a roof area or basement if relevant.

I own a 2 bed flat in Easingwold, conveyancing was carried out 4 years ago. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Equivalent flats in Easingwold with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease terminates on 21st October 2090

With just 66 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £12,400 and £14,200 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of detailed investigations. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.